Consultant for 5G

The Township of Toms River is seeking a consultant for 5G services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on November 13, 2025, with electronic responses due by December 2, 2025, at 10:00 am. The solicitation targets vendors capable of providing comprehensive 5G wireless technology deployment consulting services for the calendar year 2026. Key deliverables include drafting customized ordinances, reviewing and recommending policy revisions, preparing master plans and wireless location agreements, negotiating with carriers, and developing a publicly-accessible GIS mapping system of wireless locations. Evaluation criteria will emphasize vendor qualifications, field experience, task efficiency, personnel availability, financial stability, and responsiveness to specification requirements. The anticipated contract award date is December 10, 2025, with the contract period running from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Mandatory submission requirements include professional qualifications, experience, references, price certifications, corporate resolutions, affirmative action documents, ownership disclosures, and various compliance forms.

The procurement is open to qualified vendors, with the consultant's services to be entirely funded by fees collected from wireless carriers, resulting in no direct cost to the township. Respondents must comply with New Jersey statutory requirements, including N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. and N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et seq., which typically involve equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination provisions. Submission requirements include comprehensive documentation demonstrating compliance with state regulations, such as Iran disclosure, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and affirmative action guidelines. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the consulting services suggests a substantial engagement focused on strategic wireless infrastructure development. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Ocean County and Waldwick Borough, indicating a potentially broad regional impact for the selected consultant.